Government Policy & Budgets

The federal government has announced a $30-million retraining initiative to support workers affected by mass layoffs, drawing criticism from provincial and territorial …

Provincial and territorial labour market ministers are refusing to attend the federal government’s Workforce Summit 2024 in Montréal, citing concerns over unilateral …

The Ontario government has announced a new legislative proposal aimed at alleviating road congestion and expediting commutes for drivers across the province. …

New documents show the Manitoba government posted a deficit in the last fiscal year of just under $2 billion — the largest …

The Ontario government is exploring the construction of a tunnel expressway beneath Highway 401, with the aim of alleviating traffic congestion in …

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government …

Julia Dougall-Picard swings into action when customers settle in for lunch at Frite Alors in Montreal’s downtown Quartier Latin neighbourhood. The 20-year-old …

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced a small decrease in the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for 2025. Employees will pay …

Ontario child-care centres that aren’t participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income …

Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. …